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A qualifying letter issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Criminal Records Unit issued to an individual is valid for how long?
Learn to work smarter, not harder
A responsibility of early childhood professionals is to manage time wisely. Which means the same as this?
The teacher gave him fresh apples on a clean plate.
A rule in the NC Child Care Rules states: "All food shall be served in a manner to minimize the possibility of contamination." Which is an example of compliance with this rule? Brett put his apple slices on the table and threw his paper plate on the floor.
Above 101 degrees when taken by mouth.
A rule in the NC Child Care Rules states: "Center can provide care for a mildly ill infant or child older than two months who has a Fahrenheit temperature less than 101 degrees and for infants younger than two months who have a Fahrenheit temperature of less than 100.4 by any method including axillary or orally". The parent was called to pick up his sick son because the boy's Fahrenheit temperature was:
True
A safe sleep policy must be adopted that includes how often you will check on sleeping infants.
Scaffolding
A teacher watches a learner carefully and intervenes with needed help at the right time. What is this an example of?
True
A traumatic event is a frightening, dangerous or violent event that poses a threat to a child's life or bodily integrity.
Yes. The child can return to child care. The child needs a Record of Medications Administered.
After being sick, if a child still requires a prescription to be given, can the child return to child care? And, if so, what document would be needed?
Text Messaging
All of the following are effective approaches to positive teacher-family partnerships EXCEPT:
The same schedule will work for children of all ages, from infants through school-agers.
All of the following are true EXCEPT:
Return the toy to the other child, telling the grabbing child, "Lisa is using that toy. Let's find you another one".
An 18-month-old grabs a toy from another 18-month-old. What is the most appropriate response
Make sure to report it if a child appears to have been beaten
An ethical responsibility of child care and education professionals is to be familiar with symptoms of child abuse and know procedures for addressing it. Which means the same as this?
Gather information needed to tell the poison control center
An infant swallowed hand sanitizer. The teacher is about to call the poison control center. What should the teacher do FIRST?
Listen and understand her fear
Ashley has been talking about monsters she saw in her dream. What should the teacher do?
The number of children of each age group determines the number of staff members needed
Centers are licensed for staff/child ratios according to the maximum number of children being cared for in each age group. Which means the same as this?
Can help us to understand why children behave as they do
Child development theories:
False
Children can be "restrained" to get them to sleep for nap.
False
Children can only learn through adult instruction.
Ask a question about the story
Chris read the entire story with great animation and used a flannel board to maintain the children's interest. What is the NEXT step?
Most activities teacher-directed in large group
DAP is not:
Considering both the child's age and their cultural background
Developmentally appropriate experiences include all of the following EXCEPT
All answers are correct
Diapering areas should be sanitized
All answers are correct
Early Intervention services are most beneficial to families of children
It will teach them how to help children develop more quickly
Early childhood professionals should understand child development because:
Cognitive development
Ellen planned a math activity for toddlers. They are going to take measuring cups and see how they nest inside each other and then lay them out on the table from big to small. Which domain of development does this support?
Cognitive development
Erica moved a stuffed dog from side to side in front of the infant so the child would visually track the dog. Which domain of development does this support?
True
Everyone must report suspected child maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or dependency because North Carolina has universal mandated reporting. There are no exceptions to the obligation to make a report of suspected maltreatment of a child occurring in a child care facility. The reporting obligation applies equally to everyone.
Within the first 6 weeks of employment.
For new staff orientation, information regarding recognizing and responding to and reporting child abuse and neglect or maltreatment must be completed...
False
Games can hurt children in developing executive function skills (such as self-regulation) and well social and emotional skills.
True
Group time is required for toddlers.
Preschools are for typical children ages three to five; preschools for children with special needs are for children with disabilities.
How are preschools and preschools for children with special needs different?
every 15 minutes
How often do you have to check on a sleeping infant?
Manipulatives next to blocks
Imagine that you need to put two activity centers right next to each other. Which of the following is the best choice?
False
In a licensed center, teachers may use corporal punishment with children in their care as long as they have written permission from the parents.
True
In a two-teacher classroom, it is appropriate to have one teacher work with a small group of children while the other teacher monitors and supports children that are engaged in centers.
True
In the 1990s, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the legislation authorizing Smart Start, a statewide early childhood initiative.
True
Inclusion can benefit children with and without disabilities.
Fasle
It is important to pick the most significant characteristic of a child -such as cultural background or diverse abilities -and focus most of your attention on that characteristic.
transitioning
Jeremy asked the children to move like lions in the jungle as they moved to their mats for naptime. This is an example of:
Social development
Mark knew that while feeding the infants their bottles, he should maintain eye contact and talk softly to them. Which domain of development does this support?
Consistent daily routine
Ms. Harris, the preschool teacher, was very concerned about helping one of her students cope with neglectful parents. In trying to build the child's resilience, what should the teacher provide?
Ignore it
Nine-month-old Tommy rubs his genitals when his diaper is changed. What should the teacher do?
True
No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center.
Comes from the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Nutrition information tends to be most reliable when it:
False
Outdoor spaces are really just places for children to burn off energy so they can pay attention in the classroom.
False
Parents and teachers should be very concerned about an infant that doesn't walk by her first by their first birthday.
False
Potty training is required in the toddler room.
True
Professional development is required of all employees in licensed child care.
Emotional Development
Robert found pictures of faces showing different facial expressions such as happy, sad, distress, and elation. He put them up on the walls for the infants to see. Which domain of development does this support?
Language development and communication
Sharon is telling the story "Frosty the Snowman." The toddlers are making the sounds of the characters in the story and singing along with the words. Which domain of development does this support?
Cancel her jog or build in time to shower and change after
Since her job interview was on Friday right after her morning jog, Hanna wore her tracksuit when she went to the child care center. She knew the center director anyway and felt she would understand. What should Hanna have done differently?
False
Sitting in Time Out is effective in teaching children what kinds of behavior are appropriate.
False
Systemic oppression is not considered a traumatic event.
True
Teachers should allow children to engage in long-term projects and provide a space to store projects, even if they are incomplete.
False
Telling a crying child, "You're ok, there's nothing to cry about: is an example of active listening.
True
The Foundations for Early Learning and Development are aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study
True
The North Carolina Early Childhood Credential is awarded by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.
Plan a balanced schedule
The director of the center planned to have both quiet time and active play in the center's routine. Which strategy for preventing behavioral problems is this?
True
The family is the child's first teacher.
False
The minimum child-teacher ratio for toddlers is 1:4.
Walking
The most important achievement in the first year of an infant's life is the development of
Should not include the same kinds of activities that might happen indoors
The outdoor space at a child care center
Learn to express ideas to inform and guide children
The responsibility of early childhood professionals is to communicate effectively. Which means the same as this?
75 Degrees
The temperature in an infant classroom cannot exceed
Offer more developmentally appropriate choices and exchange the toy with another toy.
The volunteer sees baby Carrie holding a small object that she might swallow. In order to keep the infant happy and remove the danger, what should the volunteer do?
Teach children not to talk about differences between themselves and others.
To show respect for diversity in your classroom or family child care home, you could:
False
Toys should be sanitized once a week in the infant classroom.
Both are the most widely used types of child care programs.
What do in-home child care and family child care homes have in common?
North Carolina Field of Education and Learning Development
What does NCFELD stand for
North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education
What does the acronym NCDCDEE stand for?
Offer family developmentally appropriate engagement activities to be used at home
What is one-way teachers can help families understand the importance of play?
In an emergency, children will not be properly supervised.
What is the concern if emergency medical care information is not on file for each child?
All answers provided are correct.
What must a quality preschool incorporate?
True
When a parent tells you about a problem they are having with their child at home, the first thing you should do is give them advice about how to solve the problem.
Fit the limit to the child's age, history, and emotions at the same time
When setting limits, teachers should:
The teacher stated instructions for the children in positive terms.
Which is a direct guidance technique?
Elsie is comfortable around all of the staff members in the center.
Which is an example of a behavior found in the social domain?
The teacher handed copies of the observation documents to the parents for them to discuss.
Which is an example of a teacher being prepared for a parent-teacher conference?
"Tommy has really improved his self-help skills."
Which is an example of an appropriate way for a teacher to begin a parent-teacher conference?
Words to "This Little Bunny" finger play
Which is an example of an item to be included in the class newsletter to encourage families to become more involved in their child's learning?
What do you think you could do with that box?
Which is an example of an open-ended question?
Drew shows self-confidence as he attempts puzzles and other games
Which is an example of emotional development?
Marie sent letters home to recruit parents/guardians to assist in the classroom.
Which is an example of involving parents/guardians as volunteers in the child care setting?
Ralph looked for job titles related to childcare and education.
Which is an example of joining professional organizations?
Installing handwashing sinks near the changing area
Which is an example of meeting a developmental space need of an infant-and-toddler program?
Wayne went to get a Tuberculosis skin test.
Which is an example of satisfying legal requirements to work in the early childhood field?
Avoid exposed pinch-crush parts.
Which is an example of selecting playground equipment with safety in mind?
Purchase dolls that represent a variety of ethnicities.
Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with multiculturalism in mind?
Allowed to learn from other children in natural classroom environments.
Which is an example of the guiding principle that children with disabilities learn best in inclusive settings? Exceptional children are:
Markers, pens, cookie sheets with magnetic letters, and stencils
Which items would best be stored in the writing center of a preschool classroom?
Use a magnetic board with magnet characters to tell a story about pets
Which language activity is developmentally appropriate for four-year-olds?
Insisting on their own way
Which of the following behaviors is typical of toddler?
Organizing a game and telling the children how to play it.
Which of the following is NOT part of facilitating children's self-directed play?
A teacher must always monitor the time-out and tell the child when he may return to play
Which of the following is true about time-out?
One of the tasks of young children is to learn to express their emotions in an acceptable way
Which of the following is true about young children's emotions?
Have children plant seeds in small cups and watch them grow
Which science activity is developmentally appropriate for five-year-olds?
End the story early
While reading a story, Chad noticed that the children continued wiggling and talking and seemed completely uninterested even after he had tried varying his voice to refocus them. What should Chad do?
All employees
Who is required to have CPR and First Aid training in licensed childcare facilities?
True
Young children may act out with anger or aggression in social situations or initiate traumatic experiences verbally or physically
Security most of all.
Young infants need: